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England batsman Ian Bell thinks the Ashes will "go right to the wire" and has acknowledged Australia are likely to be a stronger proposition for the fourth Test at Trent Bridge following their humbling at Edgbaston.

Australia are confident Chris Rogers will be available for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston next week and have attributed a delayed ear problem as the probable cause of a dizzy spell at Lord's over the weekend.

England's lack of a strike bowler could hinder their hopes of Ashes glory, according to former batsman Kevin Pietersen, who believes the only hope of emerging on top this summer is to take the attack to Australia.

Australia paceman Ryan Harris admits calling time on his cricket career was one of the hardest things he has ever done, but does not believe his absence will diminish the tourists' bowling threat in the Ashes.

Australia failed to make the most of a six-wicket haul from paceman Mitchell Starc as a half-century by captain Michael Clarke kept the tourists propped up on day three of the Ashes warm-up match against Essex at Chelmsford.

Essex opener Tom Westley revealed he had been sent a message of congratulations from England captain Alastair Cook after hitting a superb century as Australia's bowlers struggled to make an impact on the rain-hit second day of their tour match at Chelmsford.